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Morning Joggers

Four runners chose different routes and start times for their morning jogs. Use the clues to match each runner with a route and time.

Edition #16 easy Publish date: 2026-01-31
Scenario

Four runners chose different routes and start times for their morning jogs. Use the clues to match each runner with a route and time.

Clues
  1. Eli ran the park route.
  2. Hana ran by the lake.
  3. Jonas took the hill route.
  4. Mira ran along the river.
  5. Eli started at 6 AM.
  6. Mira started at 6:30 AM.
  7. Hana started at 7 AM.
  8. Jonas started at 7:30 AM.
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Explanation

Reveal the reasoning
  1. Clues 1-4 determine each runner's route.
  2. Clues 5-8 assign each start time.

Solution

Show solution mapping

Solve the puzzle to reveal the full mapping.

Order: Route / Start Time

  • Eli -> Park / 6 AM
  • Hana -> Lake / 7 AM
  • Jonas -> Hill / 7:30 AM
  • Mira -> River / 6:30 AM

About this puzzle

  • Published: 2026-01-31
  • Validation: Build-time checks for a one-to-one solution mapping and consistent IDs.
  • Corrections: If you spot an issue, contact us with the puzzle date. See the editorial policy and the contact page.

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Runner x Route

Runner Lake Park River Hill
Eli
Hana
Jonas
Mira

Runner x Start Time

Runner 6 AM 6:30 AM 7 AM 7:30 AM
Eli
Hana
Jonas
Mira

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